Critics of a proposed department store in Wintertown's historical district have won their

battle to block its development. They have prompted M&S, Ltd., the property developer, (145) its plans for the area near the waterfront where an old grain warehouse collapsed last year. M&S, Ltd., had been trying to win local government (146) for a 15,000-square-meter department store with an adjoining parking lot for 350 vehicles. However, M&S, Ltd., failed to convince the local government planning authority that the development would be in keeping with the style. of (147) a sensitive location. (148) the site is on the edge of the historical district, it would be visible from Butler's Wharf and the cobbled streets that form. the heart of old Wintertown. This area attracts thousands of visitors annually.

(45)

A．withdrawn

B．to withdraw

C．withdrawing

D．have withdrawn